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I like all three names, though I VERY much prefer the Liora spelling. I ultimately voted Leona, which has the "leo" that seems to be important to you, and could use Leonie as a pet name (though the pronunciations are different).

I like all three names, though I VERY much prefer the Liora spelling. I ultim...

Posted
10/30/2018

I like all three names, though I VERY much prefer the Liora spelling. I ultimately voted Leona, which has the "leo" that seems to be important to you, and could use Leonie as a pet name (though the pronunciations are different).

I've actually never seen it spelled Liora before! Though I think I still prefer with the e. And yes, Leonie is definitely different (I'm also debating between French and German style -I'm German but live in a French area with Léonie), but I would never name two kids Leora/Leona and Leonie so it got grouped together!

I adore Leora. The meaning is so delightful. Although, I like the meaning "lion", too.

Leona Helmsley was my only association with Leona for a l.o.n.g. time. I have no idea why I was aware of her, as she was famous when I was rather young, and I don't live anywhere near NYC. But it did taint the name for me a bit.

I also knew a WONDERFUL lady named Leora, so that personal association helps.

I don't think you can go wrong. Although I do think Leonie is a bit awkward to say. That is my least favorite of the 3.

Definitely Leona over Leonie. Though if you can expect the French pronunciation then Leonie gains back a few points. The one I know had her name said lee-OH-nee, just like Leona but with a different ending.

I've actually never seen it spelled Liora before! Though I think I still...

Posted
10/30/2018

I've actually never seen it spelled Liora before! Though I think I still prefer with the e. And yes, Leonie is definitely different (I'm also debating between French and German style -I'm German but live in a French area with Léonie), but I would never name two kids Leora/Leona and Leonie so it got grouped together!

I've only seen Leora one other time, and it was also on this board. The Lioras and Liors I've known have all been spelled this way, and it's what I typically see listed when researching the name too, so it just feels most natural to me.

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